COVID-19 Hit U.S. Meat, Poultry Plant Workers Hard in April, May: U.S. Report

The coronavirus outbreak took a heavy toll on workers at U.S. meat and poultry processing facilities, with more than 17,000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 100 deaths in April and May, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Tuesday.

Maple Leaf Foods Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

July 8, 2020 Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods, announced the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s key programs and achievements during the past year, as well as future initiatives and priorities supporting Maple Leaf Foods’ purposeful journey to be the most sustainable protein company on earth.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Supporting American Flower Industry

July 8, 2020 Perishable News

On July 2nd the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) designating July as “American Grown Flower Month” and encouraging consumers to buy “Certified American Grown” flowers.

Two New Varieties Earn Valued AAS Winner Award

July 8, 2020 All-America Selections

You know it’s good when an AAS Judge calls an entry the “Energizer Bunny” that just kept blooming! Across the board, the judges loved Celosia Kelos® Candela Pink’s bright pink blooms that rose above the foliage, almost like a tall, tapered candle! Unique, showy plumes of pink flowers kept their color all season long and the judges agree that this is a perfect filler plant to add height and interest to a combination container planting.

Royal FloraHolland Starts Research Into Feasibility of New Logistics Centres

July 8, 2020 Royal FloraHolland

In line with its strategy, Royal FloraHolland is also working on its own real estate strategy.